Antique Victorian freestanding quality inlaid burr walnut kidney writing table
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian freestanding quality inlaid burr walnut kidney writing table, having a quality burr walnut kidney shaped top with kingwood cross banding leather writing surface and...
Walnut
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XV Petite Mahogany and Kingwood Marquetry Kidney Writing Table, Paris 1870
Located in Germantown, MD
It could be used as its original purpose of reading or writing table or it could be used as a vanity with a mirror. 18th century bureau plats or writing tables were also called libra...
Bronze
Antique English Victorian Rosewood Kidney Shaped Writing Table
Located in Glasgow, GB
A freestanding Victorian rosewood kidney shaped writing or centre table with attractive scroll shaping to the top and cross grain double mouldings to the edge.
Brass
French 19th Century Kidney Shaped Mahogany Writing Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and large-scale French 19th century kidney-shaped mahogany writing table with one drawer.
Ormolu
Lovely Louis XV Style Kidney Shaped Writing Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sake this lovely antique walnut and gilt metal mounted kidney shaped writing table in Louis XV style, late 19th century; the top with inset gilt tooled leathe...
Brass
Early 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Window or Writing Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A charming early 19th century mahogany kidney shaped window or writing table with pieced end supports.
Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Writing Table by Maple & Co., 1890
By Maple & Co.
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A quite exceptional quality late 19th century mahogany kidney shaped writing table, having gilt tooled decoration to leather inset top, over one drawer to frieze, with superb marquet...
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Freestanding Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian freestanding inlaid burr walnut kidney shaped writing table having an exceptional quality inlaid burr walnut and green leather kidney shaped top with a shap...
Leather, Walnut
Double Pedestal Solid Oak Kidney Shape 10 Drawers Writing Table Desk MINT!
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Double Pedestal Solid Oak Kidney Shape 10 Drawers Writing Table Desk MINT!
Brass
Edwardian Shapland & Petter Mahogany Kidney Shaped Writing Desk c1900
By Shapland & Petter
Located in High Peak, GB
ST057 Edwardian Shapland & Petter mahogany kidney shaped writing table/desk, with original black leather tooled writing surface (showing minor signs of usage) and ornate brass gallery.
Mahogany
Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity MINT Italy
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded Inlayed Top Carved Legs Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity Made in Italy Italy.
Burl, Walnut
Modern Kidney-Shaped Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Sculptural handcrafted table or desk in a kidney shape with a beautiful layered base that resembles wings...... think crafted Zaha Hadid., Wendell Castle...... new satin poly finish...
Wood
$4,531Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish Art Nouveau Kidney-Shaped Oak Writing Desk, Circa 1930
Located in Madrid, ES
Kidney-shaped oak writing desk with double chest of drawers with 8 drawers on each side. Wrought iron handles. Sides with magazine racks.
Iron
Baltic Neoclassical Mahogany Kidney-Form Writing Desk Bureau Plat ca. 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
KIDNEY FORM BUREAU PLAT OR WRITING DESK Probably Baltic, late 19th century 31 3/4" H x 20" D x 38" W 24" knee clearance A finely proportioned kidney-form bureau plat, veneered in r...
Brass, Ormolu
Louis XV-Style Kidney-Shaped Writing Desk with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
French Kidney-Shaped Louis XV Style Writing Desk, Late 19th Century A beautifully crafted French writing desk, or bureau plat, dating from the late 19th century and inspired by the ...
Ormolu
19th Century French Kidney-shaped Veneer Writing Desk with Brown Leather Top
Located in Sofia, BG
French kidney-shaped veneer writing table, topped with a leather-covered desk and opening with two belt drawers.
Leather, Wood
Louis XV French Style kidney form writing desk, 19 th century bronze mounts
Located in Houston, TX
The quality of this desk is exceptional and the wood And construction are extremely well done. It is a signed Piece in the center drawer V. Raulin. It is late nineteenth Century an...
Leather, Mahogany
Lovely Mid-Victorian Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely mid-Victorian burr walnut kidney shaped stretcher table, the top inset with tooled red leather above a carved base , in amazing condition . D...
Leather, Walnut
English Mahogany Architect’s Table with Adjustable Kidney Top, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare 19th-century English architect’s table features a beautifully sculpted kidney-shaped top in richly figured mahogany that opens to reveal an adjustable drafting surface.
Brass
1920s Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1920s Walnut kidney shaped desk with green leather insert with gold tooling to the edge and motif to centre. The desk has three drawers either side the kneehole with one long drawer ...
Walnut
Burr Walnut Kidney Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
Elevate your workspace with this exquisite burr walnut kidney-shaped pedestal desk featuring a luxurious hand-tooled leather writing surface. Organize your essentials effortlessly wi...
Brass
$23,328 / item
Georgian Kidney-Shaped Executive Desk
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
The desk presents a refined interpretation of late 18th-century English design, defined by its elegant serpentine silhouette and balanced pedestal construction. Crafted in richly fig...
Leather, Wood
Russian Walnut Marquetry Kidney Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Russian style (18/19th Century) walnut kidney shaped desk with marquetry inlay and open design pedestal sides with a stretcher and drawer.
Walnut
19th Century Writing Table by Gillow & Co.
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Solebury, PA
A remarkable 19th-century kidney-shaped mahogany writing table by the esteemed Gillow & Co. is featured.
Leather, Mahogany
Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table in the Hepplewhite manner
Located in Dereham, GB
Edwardian Mahogany Kidney shaped Writing Table in the Hepplewhite Manner Leather inset top tobacco Brown in colour, 5 Drawer kneehole base, Adam style carving on front, Mahogany Draw...
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage French Regency Cherry Wood "Kidney Bean" Desk Console Table w/ Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Regency Style Cherry Wood "Kidney Bean" Desk Console Table with Single Drawer and Brass Gallery. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 29.5" H x 45" W x 26" D x 25.5" ...
Cherry
Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk by Wolfe & Hollander
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Edwardian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk Item Code: S27-875A A fine Edwardian mahogany kidney shaped pedestal desk, offering elegant proportions, attractive period styling and a practic...
Mahogany
$3,884Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fine quality 19th Century inlaid mahogany kidney shaped desk with tulipwood, satinwood and boxwood stringing, the shaped and moulded edge top having a tan brown leather writing sur...
Mahogany
Louis XVI Style Cream Painted Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XVI Style Cream Painted Kidney Shaped Desk, the central frieze drawer flanked with two side drawers with cane inlay, on fluted tapered legs. 29.75" H x 45" W x 20" D. Provena...
Wood, Paint
$4,100 / item
Gampel-Stoll Elephant Desk in Kidney Form
By Gampel-Stoll
Located in Norwalk, CT
Gampell-Stoll furniture offers the penultimate in whimsical, exotic themed furnishings. This desk is perhaps their most iconic design, featuring four elephant heads holding a kidney-...
Wood
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and elegant antique Edwardian inlaid kidney shaped desk. This was made in England, it dates from the 1900-1910 period. The quality is superb, this is very well made and ...
Leather, Wood
French Louis XV Walnut Kidney Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
19th century French Louis XV style walnut kidney shaped kneehole desk with gilt trim and brass scroll handles.
Brass
Fine Antique English Burl Walnut Kidney Form Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine 19th Century Kidney form Desk with well chosen wood having exceptional color and traditional form. The Desk features an inset embossed Leather top with Tortoise S...
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique burr walnut leather top kidney shaped desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920’s period. The quality is outstanding, this has a beautiful de...
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Skeleton Kidney Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century Edwardian mahogany skeleton kidney desk.With a single drawer in the frieze and original leather top. As is traditional it has shelves at the back, and the sides are unus...
Mahogany
French Louis XVI Style Satinwood and Inlaid Kidney Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Century) satinwood and inlaid 6 legged kidney shaped desk with side slides.
Satinwood
Classic Scandinavian Kidney Shape Desk in Teak attrib Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Danish teak kidney desk, 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern freestanding organically shaped writing desk.
Teak
Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kidney Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a delightful antique Victorian flame mahogany kidney shaped kneehole desk, Circa 1880 in date. The free standing desk features satinwood and box woodline inlay and banding. ...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Kidney Shaped Desk in Walnut by Jonathan Field
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
The kidney-shaped desk in solid walnut was designed and made for a client's bay window home study; it has three main drawers of different depths that run on fully extendable Blum run...
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Kidney Shaped Desk in Original Paint
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century Swedish painted kidney shape desk. Having two banks of three graduated drawers flanking the large central kneehole with central frieze drawer above, the back with a cent...
Wood, Paint
A Very Fine Edwardian Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Edwardian mahogany leather top nine drawer kidney shaped desk, of stunning quality, finely carved, line inlaid and crossbanded throughout. The moulded desk top is fitted...
Brass
Large Antique Edwardian Quality Inlaid Mahogany Freestanding Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large Antique Edwardian quality inlaid mahogany freestanding kidney shaped desk having a quality inlaid mahogany kidney shaped top with a leather writing surface above 9 shaped mahog...
Other
Louis Majorelle (1859-1926), small kidney-shaped desk, signed, 1900.
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
LOUIS MAJORELLE (1859–1926) A small kidney-shaped desk in mahogany and thuya burl veneer, opening with a central drawer, resting on curved legs that are molded and carved, connected ...
Wood
Vladimir Kagan Kidney Desk with Credenza in Tawi Wood
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
This is truly an exceptional desk designed and manufactured by Vladimir Kagan. The desk features a kidney shaped work area supported on a thick Lucite base and a matching credenza al...
Brass
Paloma Editions Theory Desk in Navona Travertine, Kidney Bean Shape
Located in BONDI JUNCTION, AU
The Theory Desk by Paloma Editions showcases our signature directional line work and a classic kidney bean shape. Theory Desk is conceived as an heirloom for the modern thinker—a pla...
Onyx
A 19th Century English Regency Kidney Form Black Ebony Desk
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century English Regency Kidney Form Black Ebony Desk with Drawers and Ormolu Mounts. Beautifully hand-carved the entire desk is beautifully ebonized and fitted with ormolu mo...
Bronze
Paloma Editions Natural Verde Onyx Kidney Bean Desk, Made in Italy
Located in BONDI JUNCTION, AU
The Theory Desk by Paloma Editions showcases our signature directional line work and a classic kidney bean shape. Theory Desk is conceived as an heirloom for the modern thinker—a pla...
Onyx
Kidney-shaped design desk by C. F. Christensen Silkeborg, Denmark 1970
By CFC Silkeborg
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
This kidney-shaped desk by CFC Silkeborg, designed in 1970, is a fine example of Danish craftsmanship from the era. Its smooth, organic shape reflects the focus on simplicity and fun...
Pine
Amboyna Burl Kidney Desk with Gilt Bronze, attributed to Gillows, circa 1870
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
This magnificent kidney-shaped desk, attributed to the prestigious Gillows workshops, represents the epitome of Victorian craftsmanship and luxury. Created around 1870, this exceptio...
Ormolu
Fine Quality Victorian Kidney-Shaped Desk in Richly Figured Walnut by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
English, circa:1850 Measures: Height 29", width 51 ½", depth 22in, max depth 28in The kidney-shaped desk first appeared as a writing or dressing-table during the Louis XV per...
Walnut
$4,784Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Louis XVI Kidney-Shaped Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Kidney-Shaped Mahogany Leather Top Desk is a stunning example of the refinement of Parisienne craftsmanship during the end of the 1800s. Using a combin...
Brass
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Amorphous Kidney Paldao Desk..Art Deco/Modernist
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Important American desk manufactured by Herman Miller, a kidney shaped desk designed by Gilbert Rohde circa 1941 for his Paldao line. This desk pack everything you need. Exotic pal...
Brass
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Magnificent Rare Kidney Shaped Vladimir Kagan Burl Desk Credenza Mid-Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Vladimir Kagan Burl and Lucite kidney shaped desk credenza. Very few of these unusual desk/ credenzas were ever made and all were custom made for private collectors. This...
Lucite, Burl
Guillaume Grohé, Kidney Shaped Desk and Chair, Leather, Bronze, France, 19th c.
By Guillaume Grohe
Located in Stamford, CT
Guillaume Grohé, Louis XVI Style, Bean Shaped Desk and Desk Chair, Mahogany, Leather, Bronze, France, 19th c. A superb highly decorative desk featuring a finely patinated brown leat...
Bronze
Kidney shaped desk with pebble edge top in European walnut by Jonathan Field
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
Kidney-shaped desk with a soft pebble-edge top in solid European walnut by Jonathan Field. Each of the three drawers uses fully extendable soft-close drawer runners that provide full...
Walnut
19th Century Louis XV Style Kidney Desk by T.W. Muller, Austria
By Muller Frères
Located in Montreal, QC
A very fine kingwood kidney- shaped desk (bureau a rognon) with original tooled leather surface, crisply mounted in gilt bronze and on cabriole legs . signed in the gilt bronze surro...
Ormolu
$1,453Sale Price|57% Off
French Elm Burl Brass & Coated Fabric Desk Kidney Shape Louis XV Style c. 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Desk in the kidney style. This shape of tops on the furnitures is typical of the 18th century. It is found in the Louis XV style with curved legs and in the Louis XVI style with stra...
Elm
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
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